Bind Me

safe is my middle name

Lila's POV

"What do you mean, his dad and brother?" I choked.

"Elias met his dad and brother." Dad drawled. "We were shocked too."

I was speechless. I thought Oscar, Lilith's destined, was Elias' dad. I guess that explains why he left years ago; maybe he wasn't her destined after all. I suppose it makes sense; Elias is a full-blooded witch. I overheard Lilith saying it to Oscar when I walked in on them arguing. It didn't make sense to me then, but it does now.

"Where are they?" I asked.

"Elias is back at the camp. Levi probably isn't far from there; he doesn't like Novak. We left; they weren't exactly welcoming." Dad answered. "I think we made them nervous."

"He doesn't like him?" I questioned. "Dad, that isn't right. Levi needs to be there with him. Elias has just found out his dad isn't his dad, and he has a brother!" I blurted.

"I think Novak has a little crush on Elias," Dad chuckled.

"And you left him out there on his own?" I shrieked.

"Levi is sensible; he'll be fine." Dad rolled his eyes.

I stood up from my bed, grabbing my jacket, "Not in a jealous rage, he won't be." I shuddered. "Dad, if Novak stands even a little too close for Levi's liking, all hell will break loose." I fretted.

"Oh shit, you're right." Dad panicked. "I need to go," he blurted, turning around to the door.

I hurried over to him, grasping his arm. "Wait, I'll go," I suggested. "I'll get Alarix to come with me. We'll be fine."

He sighed, shaking his head before taking a deep breath. "There are still soldiers posted around the forest. I will come with you." He stated. "If anything is wrong, Levi and Leo will respond to me and if the others find you..." He trailed off.

"He'll respond to me, too. I'm your daughter, so I have your traits." I grinned. "There are plenty of vampires around. Plus, Levi and I can shift. The warlocks could help too. If we need you, you and Mum can make it to us in a few seconds, and you've already seen Alarix in action." I chuckled.

We could definitely take on a few of the others. There will be enough of us to fight against them, at least until we can get to safety.

"Are you sure?" He questioned. "I don't know how I feel about both my pups being alone in the forest." He raised his brow at me.

I giggled, shaking my head. "Dad, I'm not a young pup anymore... I'm a warrior; this is what I do. Yes, it's slightly different-"

"Slightly? It's like triple the threat," he interjected with a scoff.

"Yes, ok." I rolled my eyes. "Dad, I promise, I've got this. Alarix won't let anything happen to me." I implored.

He took a deep breath, mulling over what I said. He knows I'm right. "Fine. I'll stay." He muttered.

"Stay with Mum... She's planning my ceremony." I rolled my eyes with a chuckle.

I don't want a massive ceremony, but Mum and King Darius insisted. Mum said: "It's not every day my little girl becomes a queen."

King Darius wants a big ceremony. He said: "Everyone needs to see you being crowned queen. Vampires have always had a royal family. Wolves and witches haven't for years or never; this will be a huge thing. It will be televised live."

Our wolf council are attending; not all of them, just the trusted ones because they'll be coming here. I wish we could have it at home then I could be surrounded by all of my family.